Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 2,804	$ (1,134)	$ 2,874	$ (14,743)
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(86)	225	(207)	190
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	2,890	(1,360)	3,081	(14,933)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Investment securities	397	(682)	617	(449)
Currency translation adjustments	55	1,815	57	(3,521)
Cash flow hedges	(25)	86	30	40
Benefit plans	382	2,951	933	3,860
Other comprehensive income (loss)	810	4,170	1,636	(70)
Less Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3)	(12)	(6)	36
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company	807	4,158	1,631	(34)
Comprehensive income (loss)	3,614	3,035	4,510	(14,813)
Less Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(82)	237	(201)	154
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company	$ 3,696	$ 2,798	$ 4,711	$ (14,967)